Wartburg Castle
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 3309 out of 3394 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Wald
Tips
If you like castles, you'll like the Wartburg! Hardly any other castle is so closely connected to German history. The most famous guests who have stayed here since it was founded in 1067 by Ludwig the Springer were Martin Luther, Saint Elizabeth, Goethe and Wagner. The Wartburg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
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•December 11, 2017
Tour of the castle complex:
Outside area is free
Climb to the south tower costs 0.50 euros, revolving gate with coin slot (0.10/ 0.20/ 0.50 euro coins) Tour of the interior only with a guide. Duration approx. 45 minutes, starts every 20 minutes at the back next to the bathhouse. Buy a ticket at the cash desk beforehand. Large tour 7.00 euros
Small tour 2.00 euros
Photography permission (no flash, tripod) 2.00 euros There is a cafe and a castle shop in the castle. Parking fee 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5.00 euros, 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. 1.00 eurostranslated by•January 10, 2018
The inner courtyard is well worth seeing with the Palas, the cistern, its half-timbered buildings and the medieval castle garden. Everything is renovated and beautifully prepared.
translated by•October 17, 2022
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